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Temporarily Closed Elizabeth Tower is the name of the famous clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament. The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. The...more

Its hard to go to London and not desperately wish to see Big Ben. Its just not the same. Its probably worth the picture so you can say you saw the renovation when it is complete.
Under renovation Big Ben kills the Westminster area skyline....More

I’m lucky I live in the uk I can see Big Ben when ever I want felt sorry for people who have travelled thousands of miles to see it as it’s all covered with scaffolding. Anyway it’s still standing there in all its glory. Will...More

Big Ben was covered and there was nothing to see there, which was really sad as this was one out of 3 big wishes for this trip. We will try next time. But would have been nice if that information was easy to find so...More

If you only had an afternoon to experience London on agrand scale, Westminster would be a wise place tostart. The ornate Houses of Parliament and WestminsterAbbey sit adjacent at a corner of Parliament Square,and a short stroll along The Mall leads to BuckinghamPalace. Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are justup the road as well. As captivating as thearchitecture is, the wonders of Mother Nature are

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highlights of the area too. St James's Park (arguablyLondon's loveliest), the expansive Green Park, andpedestrian friendly tree lined paths along the rivershowcase the exquisite manicure provided by Englishgardeners. Just beyond the landmarks and the gorgeousoutdoor spaces, quiet residential squares and age oldlocal pubs offer a more subdued take on this globalseat of power in the heart of London.

This is not a question seeking a specific information, but a rhetorical skeptical statement or a complaint that should be addressed to the corporate office of TripAdvisor...Posted reviews are personal impressions of their... More

This is not a question seeking a specific information, but a rhetorical skeptical statement or a complaint that should be addressed to the corporate office of TripAdvisor...Posted reviews are personal impressions of their authors. Readers can take it or leave it!...A sensible traveler exercises due diligence to research his/her destinations of interest, TripAdvisor is just one source of information!... As for Big Ben specifically, anyone who wants to see the bell itself can make arrangement, but not until the current restoration of the clock, the tower and the Houses of Parliament are completed, probably in 2020.